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S701 BTT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

45,574 mi
Last recorded45,574 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS701 BTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 45,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 45,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 44,876 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 44,476 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 43,602 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 43,045 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 41,589 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 41,111 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 40,572 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 40,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 39,711 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,984 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 36,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,515 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 34,004 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 32,852 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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S701 BTT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S701 BTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S701 BTT registered?

S701 BTT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

Is S701 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S701 BTT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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